FOOD INSECURITY

This study is expanding a mobile food pantry that delivers fresh and traditional foods to Wabanaki communities in Maine. Researchers want to see if better access to these foods can improve food security and health-related quality of life. About 500 adults who are members of a Wab…

This study looks at whether providing free bags of groceries to patients undergoing stem cell transplants or CAR-T cell therapy can help improve their nutrition and treatment results. Many patients face high medical costs that make it hard to afford enough food, which can hurt th…

This study tests a program that gives fresh fruits and vegetables to Native American adults aged 55 and older who face food insecurity and have type 2 diabetes or are at risk. Participants receive vouchers to buy healthy food at local centers, along with nutrition education. The …

This study tests whether a nutrition program that provides twice-daily meal delivery for up to 90 days after hospital discharge, plus diet education, can reduce food insecurity in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. About 160 hospitalized patients who screen positive for food …

This global study tests whether applying a sunlight-reflecting coating to roofs can lower indoor temperatures and improve health. Researchers will enroll 3,200 households in five hot cities across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. They will measure heart rate, blood s…

This study looks at whether giving people with high blood pressure and food insecurity free food and kitchen skills training can improve their health. About 200 adults aged 35-75 will either get the program or standard care. Researchers will measure blood pressure and blood sugar…

This study aims to reduce food insecurity by providing plant-based food prescriptions to 100 low-income families. Participants will track their intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts/seeds. The goal is to improve access to healthy food and nutrition knowled…

This study looks at whether helping families with food benefits can improve weight in infants who are already overweight and at risk for food insecurity. About 228 infants aged 12 months and their parents will get $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as guided grocery sho…

This study tests whether teaching pregnant women in Kenya how to farm and providing them with supplies like seeds and irrigation pumps can reduce food shortages and improve health for both mothers and their babies. 410 pregnant women, half living with HIV, will be randomly assign…

This study provides 400 adults with diabetes or prediabetes who struggle to afford food with free fresh food boxes and nutrition classes twice a month for six months. Researchers will check if this program helps lower blood sugar levels and reduces food insecurity. The goal is to…

This study tests a program called Shamba Maisha that provides farming tools, training, and school gardens to families in Kenya. The goal is to reduce food insecurity and poverty, which are linked to higher STI and HIV risk in adolescent girls. Researchers will follow 900 girls an…

This study aims to help families with food insecurity and mothers with depression by providing resources like food, rent help, and mental health support. Researchers will enroll 2,000 caregivers of young children in the hospital to see if these services improve mother-child bondi…

This study is testing whether giving monthly food vouchers to low-income households in the Philippines, along with nutrition classes, can reduce hunger and improve diet quality. About 5,320 families will be split into groups receiving different voucher amounts or no voucher. Rese…

This study gives 250 adults in East Flatbush, NYC, a free box of fresh vegetables each week for 20 weeks. Participants choose their veggies from a variety of options. Researchers will measure changes in food security, diet quality, and social connections to see if the program hel…

This study is testing whether giving monthly food boxes with traditional foods like moose or salmon to food-insecure households in Alaska can improve food security, reduce stress, and increase dietary diversity. 45 adults from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta will receive food boxes for…

This study looks at whether giving low-income adults aged 40 and older free meal kits and nutrition education can improve their food security, diet quality, mental health, and heart health. About 120 participants will be split into two groups: one gets meal kits plus nutrition cl…

This study follows 2,500 adults aged 30-75 in Puerto Rico to track chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect data on diet, stress, and lifestyle over two years to identify trends and risk factors. The goal is to guide public health prior…

This study looks at two ways to help families who struggle to get enough food while their child is in the hospital. Researchers will compare giving families free meal deliveries versus grocery gift cards. The goal is to find out which method works best to support these families d…

This study looks at whether a personalized, step-by-step food assistance program can help pregnant women who struggle to afford enough food. About 60 pregnant women in their first trimester will receive different levels of support based on their needs. The goal is to see if this …

This study tests a program where doctors' offices help families who struggle to afford food get connected to community nutrition support. About 600 families with children aged 5-18 who have certain health conditions and receive Medicaid or SNAP will take part. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how not having reliable access to healthy food affects liver disease severity in children with MASLD (a fatty liver condition). Researchers will track diet quality and liver health in 160 children aged 6–17. The goal is to understand if poor diet due to food i…